Remote Director, Mainframe Systems Delivery

Ensono; Frankfort (KY); Remote; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health plan options

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Ensono is seeking a Director of Mainframe Systems Programming to lead a portfolio of mainframe delivery projects and teams responsible for z/OS hardware/software lifecycle management. The role emphasizes strategic client engagement, cross-functional leadership, and strong communication across internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, partner with solutioning and sales for new opportunities, mentor managers, and drive talent development.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; equivalent experience considered.
• Ability to manage up, down and across organizations, clients and/or functions.
• Experience in diverse mainframe technical environments and related technologies.
• Strong communication skills to lead at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the functional organization.
• Navigate ambiguity and set direction.
• Communicate complex topics succinctly to internal and external teams.
• Leverage systems and data to drive decisions and outcomes.
• Demonstrate accountability, resilience and agility.
• Detail-oriented follow-up to verify team outcomes.
• Oversee personnel, departmental and company goals.
• Participate in audits and respond timely to internal/external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mainframe

Project Management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Ensono is seeking a Director of Mainframe Systems Programming to lead a portfolio of mainframe delivery projects and teams responsible for z/OS hardware/software lifecycle management. The role emphasizes strategic client engagement, cross-functional leadership, and strong communication across internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, partner with solutioning and sales for new opportunities, mentor managers, and drive talent development.